Description
A bright and refreshing treat layered with lemon curd and crisp shortbread biscuits, this Italian Lemon Spread Delight is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Whether for tea time or an after-dinner dessert, its sunny flavors and snowy sugar topping make it as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
12 shortbread cookies or biscuits
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Base: Ensure your shortbread cookies or biscuits are fully cooled and ready.
- Add the Lemon Curd: Spread a generous layer of lemon curd on a cookie.
- Stack the Layers: Add another cookie on top and repeat with lemon curd. Create 2-3 cookie layers.
- Dust with Sugar: Sprinkle powdered sugar on the top layer using a sifter.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to help the curd set.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled with optional lemon zest or mint garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts